Baby piggies are sooo skittish. They are scared of every noise and then even more scared at the sound they make when they run and hide. 😁I wish my piggies weren’t so scared but I try to cuddle them a bit at a time and build up.

I was only about 3 weeks old when I came to live with Shark, but right from the beginning whenever she's going to pick me up she says "Petunia, visit!" and I know I am going to get picked up. That way I am never scared. Even if I try to avoid her, she will catch me, but usually I just come over to "visit". She says "Petunia, time to go home!" when she is going to put me down. That way I know what is going to happen. She thinks it is important that I not get startled. I am glad she feels that way. I know a few other phrases, too, like "Petunia, get in your carry bag,". But truth is, most of the time, sitting on Shark is my favorite thing to do. That, and, of course, popcorning.

Hey Scotty, I just want to say thank you so much for your videos. I was raised on a hobby farm and love animals so much. Since I moved to the "big city", I have missed so much having pets. I adopted a baby guinea pig and now getting an adult for him, and it has been so rewarding being around the little guy and taking care of him and watching him thrive. I never realized how underrated and precious guinea pigs are, and how much personality and joy they can bring. Anyway, you have a soothing and calm deameanor of explaining things and its been so helpful watching your videos. Thanks so much for all the info :)

Babies take longer but they will become way more tame then a adult..but adults already have their personalities set and if they are not alone will be easier to set to your schedule and not be as hard to tame then younger pigs..I love them all 🥰

Kindergarten, yes that's a perfect analogy. I adopted a trio of girls, an entire little as very young pups as their mother was poorly. They're now adults and although pups are adorable adults are intelligent, interactive, avidly look for us...they develop their personalities over time. Having a guinea pig from weeks is nothing to the years of pleasure and companionship an adult guinea pig gives. I once read that guinea pigs are as intelligent as dogs but dogs can learn as pups whereas guinea pigs learn as adults and in my opinion that's true. We should all be in it for as much of their lifetime as we're blessed with ❤

Another great, informative video. In my FB group, Potatoes With Legs, I will give links to your videos that I know can answer whatever questions are being asked. The members (over 13k) are quickly learning about yours and Saskia’s channels, which can only mean more and more and more support for LAGPR! Thank you for all you’re doing, it’s plain to see how much time and effort you’re putting into your videos for the sake of Guinea Pigs!

Piggy Smalls let's me pet him

I'm a week old Guinea pig owner. I just love these little girls. And I just want to thank you for your expertise. I've learned allot from your channel! Thank you.🐹

The easiest way to a piggy's heart and mind is with FOOD, ie healthy treats... LOL!!!

I got my little girl Peachies when she was around 4 or 5 weeks old I have her for 4 to 5 months now and she is just starting to let me hold her ,she still runs and hides a lot ,I just give her ,her space and work with her on her terms . It does take time and patience. If you don't have the time or the patience maybe a Guinea pig is not right for you. I am now in the process of adopting 4 more piggies, 3 girls and 1 boy. Because thanks to your videos I found out that instead of 2 girls I have 1 each. ( don't trust pet stores). I have separated them and have the girl on pregnancy watch. But they need companion. Thank you Scotty for all your great videos.

Bro bro your hella koo man you have helped me a lot watching your videos n having my two boys big mistake I made was getting then from a pet shop but that being said tho I wish I wouldn't have n gave a for ever home to a pair but in a way it was a good thing to home them from the small dirty no info you know just a small crap shop so really learning from you n everything you do is pretty much who I choose to learn from n lesson to you give them so many kisses n are just great with all your info n petty much got it all down so thanks but this video you just seem like you really just need to go to bed r been smoking bro cuz there was no info really there lol 😂 your great man n thanks again for being hear for all your help n information its so hard to lesson to people's voices online so I am really glad to have you man....SHOOT OUT 4 ALL THE HARD WORK n just can't say thanks enough

Yep your so right about each Guinea Pig having there own personality! I rescued two females each were alone at different homes.. one was older the other a six month baby. Happy to say they are best buddies now and so happy to have a playmate. 💖💖💖💖

When with other pigs they share the Cavy Counsiousness and teach each other how to be piggies, and that the bringer of veggies is pretty cool. And those personalities. They never cease to amaze me. Its the best part for me

I think it depends on the Guinea pig each one of my pigs were different ages and adopted from shelters and given to us from friends having any where from 4 to 7 piggies at a time some were tame sooner and one I have still won't let me pet him in the cage at 3yrs old. But will sit on sofa watching tv for hours with us

I think it's all how you present yourself to them. When they are young or older, they can tell just like all animals do if your a good person. Thank You Scott!!!👍😎

I never thought handsome Billy could have ever been such a little guy! 😍

hi Scotty, I'm Jess from South Carolina. i have tried my best to find a guinea pig rescue near me. but all i can find is Pet Smart and other pet stores. I have a 9 month old guinea pig named Oreo and a 5 month old named Pepe Le Pew (Pepe for short). Oreo was given to me by my niece in law she had gotten him for a pet store with his brother. they fought a lot so she took the brother back to the store and gave Oreo to me. he was alone for a while. but now he and Pepe are the best of friends. i just wanted to say think you to you and Saskia for all the advice. with out your videos i would not know how to take good care of him and now his best buddy. forever thankful Jess.

I have found big or small, just depends on personality.

You're the best, Scotty!

Scotty you’re so great! 🙏🏻

I have two brothers. I got them when they were 2 months old. They were the most skittish pigs I’ve ever seen. Now they are 7 month old. They improved a lot but they’re definitely not tamed. They hide if they hear me move (and they don’t see), yet they wheek at me when they see me coming. They have some great moments when they let me give them a tiny pet in their habitat and they have bad days as well. I don’t take them out of their “cage” if it’s not necesary and I think they appreciate it. I got my first guinea pig as an adult. She was unbelievably tame. I aggree that babies are harder to teach and tame because of their constant fear.

Hey, I have my nails shirt on too! Good information as always thank you

I have had 5 guinea pigs bought from Pets at Home store and currently still two of them. All bought when that were of age to leave their mother. I rescued two boys (unfortunately one passed away) from a Gumtree ad. I also rescued two girls from Support Adoption for Pets. I believe that it doesn't matter what age piggies are, give them time to settle in, spend time with them and love them. I've had two nervous rescue pigs and two nervous store bought pigs. Give them time, love them and spend time with them, is my advice regardless of age.

I agree, it depends on the piggies. Our first one was over one year old when we got her and she is the tamest of them all. It took maybe a week. Of course she doesn't like being picked up, but she settles in my lap and will let me pet her while she is in the cage. The second one, she was 3 months old and she is still very skittish. She will run most of the time, and is very cautious when approaching us to get snacks. It needs to be something irresistible or she won't leave her hidey. The baby, she is one month old and she is sooooo bold! She is the one always screaming for food and she is already starting to approach us for snacks, even taking it out of our hands (we thought it would take a lot longer based on our second one). She definitely is more comfortable than the second one, but not as comfortable as the oldest.

It took me about a year to gain trust from my older two boars, one is still jumpy now and then, I'm not sure why but it's just his character I think. He likes cuddles and attention but only when he wants it which is fair enough, my other older boar is the total opposite, he is extremely affectionate and always loves being picked up and being cuddled. As for my younger two (I got them as babies in December) one is of course very skittish and hides away but is slowly getting his confidence and putting his trust in me. The other totally shocked me, as with all new pets, I let them settle in their home for a couple of days before I start trying to encourage them to me with food, trying to pet them, etc. But one of the youngest came straight up to the bars to me on the morning after I brought them home and he stayed there whilst I came over to see him and gently stoked his paw through the bars, he didn't freeze or run away, he wanted attention. He has kept this up the whole time, I heard his wheek for the first time in those first couple of days whilst his companion was still hiding away. He is such a confident piggy and even when his companion is startled by a noise, he stays and watches what is going on. He's the smallest of my piggies but definitely the bravest, he's not scared of anything. 😂

Personality is a big factor. The guinea pig I have had since she was old enough to live without her mom was about a year to get to the point of her being tame. She looked like a robot when I handfed her, and now she is standing on the other guinea pigs for food. My youngest guinea pig was tame within a week, and always seems close to jump out of the cage, when I bring food xD

After watching this video i feel a whole lot better about my situation! I adopted two boys from a rescue about 6 weeks ago. They were only a month old. I was told by the lady at the rescue to handle them every day no matter what to tame them. It’s been quite a challenge and I’ve been discouraged watching your videos and trying to figure out if I’m doing the right things! I appreciate the advice about picking them up in their hidies so I’m not chasing them around the cage it was obvious that was stressing them out but at the same time I knew it was important to handle them daily! But now realizing they are extra skittish because they are young is helpful. They will come and take food from my hand most of the time. Still not sure how much i should be handling/bothering them when it seems like they want to be left alone..... Also im confused by sounds that seem to me are happy noises but when i watch videos im told its most likely irritation!

Very well put Scotty with great information and tips....... Your voice is very soothing 🎶 Do your piggies enjoy music and what genre ? 🎼

I love your videos

Thank you for your video of your guinea pig And you are a beautiful tee shirt

Lots to do with personality, handling them and cuddling them loads

I got my first two piggies from the Humane Society and my most recent one from a local animal rescue. Even cat and dog rescues can have a couple of small pets available if you check.

Like you say, every pig is different. Don't have expectations of what your pig will be like, just be accepting of that sweet little squeaky face 💕😁🐹💕

I love this so much I remember my first Guinea pig Chewie and she wasn't so active usually lonely it wasnt til I got her another piglet sweet potato and they loved eachother keep eachother in company. Sadly chewie passed away and I got sweet potato another mate and soon after they had a family. Much later I found adoption center and got 2 more. And they all ended up mixing. At the time I didnt ask many questions or read a lot and I had many experiences and research to better their babies. And future pigs. I finally had the money to build a DYI this was many years ago. Trail and error I wouldn't recommend anyone I would recommend to go with an experienced guinea pig like shelter or angelic youtuber like scotty and saskia. I wish I knew about the two 20yrs ago. I only keep in touch with one person that took the piggies away that I give to. She still has the same piggies but their like the great great great great 10x grandchildren of sweet potato. At least 4 of them. The only person that can relate to a guinea pig is my wife. And good God whenever I travel and she by herself she has anxiety and need company and the dogs aren't enough I make long distances call to keep my piggie on check. And give her a schedule to follow task til I get back home she pop corn hops because she got company back which is I. Now we grew a garden in our yard aka guinea pig food!

My baby piggies are soo skittish. It took them forever to even take things from my hand!! It's a long process but I'm sure it will be well worth it in the long run :)

I agree, the piggies I adopted as adults are more tame than the one pig I adopted as a baby. Personality is a big factor

I rescued 2 boars @ three years ago. One is always trying to hide and will not willingly come play, the other is mellow and more sociable. Personality is major for all guinea pigs.

The problem with baby piggies, especially boy piggies as they hit their 'teenage stage' they can fight with each other. Girls are less likely to fight during that stage. I had 2 boys together and 1 tore a hole in the back leg in the other boy. Now both boys are in different pairs and much happier. I find the breed of the piggy has something to do with how easy/difficult they are to tame.

Luv ur videos my Piggie is still scared of me had him 4 months pick him up n cuddle him n he watches TV with me he knows me yet when I go to pick him up he squeals like a wild boar but he did that with the lady I got him from he is very vocal but I luv him

I've had some really tame piggies over the years, most notably my Batman, who was a teddy with charisma. He loved exploring the living room during floor time, and once when I was exercising while he was out, he did squats with me! (This was during the brief period he was an only -pig, which I ended as quickly as I could.) I currently have four girls in my 3x5 c&c, and they are all different. Sgt Pepper is about 4 now, and has mellowed -- when I first brought her and her sister Aby home 3 years ago, she was convinced that she was going to die any time I touched her. Now she lets me let her in the cage. A couple of months ago, Aby died suddenly, and I found Lion, Thunder, and Lightning. They had belonged to a family with kids, but one of the children had developed an allergy. They were all very skittish. Every day I put my hand in the cage and ask who wants to smell my hand. Lion is very brave and comes over to check me out every time, as does Pepper. Lightning will come to within a centimetre of my hand and then race away, and Thunder is still in the "how far away do I need to run to be safe" stage, though she has come to within an inch of my hand and last night took a bit of lettuce from my hand. We'll get there, I'm sure. Just have to stick with it.

You are a soft spoken man and it's hard to hear you. Maybe a tad louder. I love your heart and videos. Blessings ps: let me know if it may be my pc.

My baby pigs don’t mind my hands touching them they still don’t love to be picked up

I find it really depends where you get them from that affects how hard they are to tame rather than their age. One of my girls is from the pet store, my mum got her for me for christmas, and she has been insanely afraid and difficult to tame. While all my others who came from a home where someone cared for piggies were way faster to tame. ^^

I am a kindergarten teacher, and you’re exactly right!

I got my guinea pig 3 days ago. She is only 2 months old. She’s still very skittish, but she’s already taking treats from my hand, and she comes out of her hidey when i’m sitting next to her cage and talking to her. Should i start trying to pet and pick her up now? Or should i wait a little bit longer?

I rescued a piggie a year ago that was about 9 months. Underweight he was a terrified pig...well he's HUGE now. Biggest piggie I have had...he doesn't like me to pet him but he's very happy...a big baby too....whiney baby. The smaller pig is the dominant one....he's precious loves to be pet but is a bit of a grump but has such a crazy personality..hahaha.

The only reason I am able to handle my babies is because their older brother and sisters are varying degrees of chilled out with me and my partner.

I got 2 guinea pigs and one of them is scared and she escaped through the bars of the cage and went under the bed. Luckily I got her out and I put her back in the cage and she went to the other baby guinea pigs hideout. What should I do to stop her from escaping when I'm not looking. And what should I do when I pick her for lap Time because when I pick her up she starts kicking. Please respond this is my first time getting a guinea pigs

how to raise orphan newborn guinea pig. they're mom died due to uterine prolapsed. please help

I have 2 guinea pigs and i got the 4 days ago 1 of them walk up to me and the other stays

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I was thinking about getting my eight month old guinea pig which is a male a friend. I don't want to get a female because I don't want them to have babies. Would it be a bad idea to have another male guinea pig with a male guinea pig? should I do separate cages are they prone to fight?

My skinny just had 2 babies 2 days ago their already so skittish they’ll let me pet but then jump around really want these babies to get used to me 🥺

0:46 What is that? It's running across your shirt, a bug or fly...??

I’m about to find out...

People just need to learn that there is no shortcut to taming guinea pigs. It takes time, patience, and lots of food to tame a pig. Some might tame faster, but that is entirely dependent on the individual.

Bro I am sorry for bill and i saw the thumbnail and I am sad

I agree that it depends on the guinea pig. I have a male that drew blood on the two so he has a cage to himself. Then I have 4 month old female who trusts me enough to walk off the dining table and into my hand.

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I Just Got a baby Guinea pig Today he’s Literally The size of my Pom

The only thing is that you problaby Will have IT longer 😘😘😘😘😘😉😉😉😉

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I think baby guinea pigs are harder to tame and actually find they get easier to tame when they’re at least 4 months old, as said below they are very skittish and fast and don’t like to just sit on your lap like an older pig.

I have two Ginni pigs 🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹

Let’s be honest ppl know older piggies from rescues are more comf around people and calmer. Ppl just think babies are cuter. Which tbh is normal and nothing to be embarrassed about. Kind of sad tho

Little spastic's hahaha yeah i think an older rescue piggy is more easy. My young piggy is very crazy! The older ones without trauma were easy to tame for me, mine stand on there back legs for a snack too, if i say trick! they will all do it :) (4 piggy's)

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Do you know why girls piggies would fight

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